DignityUSA World Youth Day Pilgrims on Queer Visibility in Catholic Circles

On May 23, Call To Action hosted a joint webinar with DignityUSA on World Youth Day 2023. DignityUSA is sending 10 pilgrims to Lisbon, Portugal in August for the weeklong event, which is sponsored by the Vatican. DignityUSA pilgrims hope to raise awareness of

During the May 23, 2023 webinar, pilgrims Audrey Carroll, Brian Frank, and Cait Gardiner shared why they’re traveling to World Youth Day, what they hope to gain from the experience, and why it’s necessary for members and allies of LGBTQ+ to be visible in Catholic spaces. Audrey, Brian, and Cait also discussed why their sexual orientations, gender identities, and allyship are not incompatible with their Catholic identity; rather, their Catholic spirituality inspires and motivates them in their daily lives.

A recording of the World Youth Day 2023 discussion between pilgrims Audrey, Brian, and Cait is available below.